Laboratory Animal Care & Research Technician I

Charles River Laboratories; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Reno, NV is seeking an Animal Research Technician I at our Safety Assessment site. You will support the Animal Resource team with processing events, basic veterinary tasks, and enrichment of laboratory animals while upholding compliance with animal care guidelines.

This entry-level role starts at $22 per hour, Monday through Friday 7 am to 4 pm, with weekend and holiday rotations after training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with animal handling and veterinary observations is a plus.
• Willingness to participate in weekend coverage and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing events and administer therapies as directed.
• Record physical exams and veterinary observations.
• Provide environmental enrichment for lab animals.
• Monitor animal health and behavior and report abnormalities.
• Maintain veterinary records and assist in acclimation and handling.
• Support weekend coverage and on-call rotation.

Skills

Animal handling

Record keeping

Veterinary observations

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Animal restraint equipment

Environmental enrichment supplies

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Reno, NV is seeking an Animal Research Technician I at our Safety Assessment site. You will support the Animal Resource team with processing events, basic veterinary tasks, and enrichment of laboratory animals while upholding compliance with animal care guidelines.

This entry-level role starts at $22 per hour, Monday through Friday 7 am to 4 pm, with weekend and holiday rotations after training.